“We can understand others better by
considering their experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.”
Chapters 5 and 6 of “To Kill a Mockingbird”,
discusses and illustrates how this quote can affect ones life. For instance, when
Miss Maudie was talking to Scout, she said, “ Things that happen to people we
never really know. What happens in houses behind closed doors, what secrets…“(46).
This quote connects to the statement because people never know what really has
happened to Boo throughout his life. In other words they don’t understand the
hardships that Boo has had to endure, nor do they know about his backgrounds.
This reflects on the world when people make assumptions about others without
getting to know them. Considering
people’s experiences enables you to understand them as a person and how you
should relate to them. Another connection to this statement is when Atticus was
telling Scout “You never really understand a person until you consider things
from their point of view”(30). This exemplifies Atticus’ view regarding Boo
Radley myths. Atticus believes that even
when everyone believes they have Boo Radley figured out, they really don’t
because they don’t have the same perspective on life that Boo does. This
connects to the world through people making premature judgements of people.
People should really stop and think how the others person’s view of the topic
is shaped by their background and experiences.
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